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Service Description

eduroam

This network is for all USM faculty, staff, and students. Guests from reciprocating eduroam institutions may also access this network for unrestricted Internet access. This network has no connection timeouts and unrestricted bandwidth.

USM Public

This network is for unaffiliated visitors. There are restrictions that limit the bandwidth to 2Mbps, requiring users to acknowledge terms and conditions through a web browser when connecting and comes with a 4-hour session timeout.

 

Services Offered

How to Activate "eduroam" Wireless Network
Faculty, staff, and students can connect devices to the "eduroam" wireless network by following these simple steps:

  1. Select the "eduroam" network.
  2. User name: W+ID#@usm.edu (ex: w123456@usm.edu)
    Password: CampusID Password 

View specified configuration instructions for your device

 

FAQs
For questions regarding the "eduroam" wireless network, view the Configuration FAQs and certificate.

 

To Request Service 

Instructions on how to connect gaming or mobile device to the USM wireless network.

Students with gaming devices - Students will use SOAR to enter devices and the MAC address for each device.

 

Availability

The Southern Miss network is available 24/7, except for scheduled maintenance periods.

Help Desk Assistance

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

For Problems or Issues, Contact

iTech Help Desk

Walk-In and Phone Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Located in Cook Library 103

Phone Number: 601.266.HELP (4357)

Email: helpdeskFREEMississippi

Enter a Help Desk work order.

 

Service Owner

Richard Campbell

Contact Us

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Cook Library 102
118 College Drive #5181
Hattiesburg, MS 39406  

Hattiesburg Campus

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Email
helpdeskFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.4357

Contact Us

Fleming Education Center (FEC) 310
730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, MS 39560

Gulf Park Campus

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Email
helpdeskFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.4357

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